King James Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: Easy To Understand
For: Saturday November 27, 2010
Chapters: I Corinthians 14-16
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Details of Today's Chapters: The gift of prophecy, speaking in tongues, the author of peace, false Gospel preached, the natural and spiritual body, the resurrection, victory through Christ, and Anathema Maranatha.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
Did you ever have to try and explain something to a person who speaks a foreign language? It can be very hard and frustrating for both of you. I am jealous of people who are bilingual or multilingual, I know bits and pieces of Spanish and Italian, but not enough to have a decent conversation with them. I love the new translators out there now that can translate an entire website in several languages, it sure makes my job a lot easier when it comes to teaching the Gospel. Praise God! He makes it easy for all to understand the Gospel. “And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.” - I John 5:20.
God makes it simple for us, if we want Him in our lives we just need to believe in His Son. You can be the most famous evangelist there is that speaks ten different languages, but unless you believe in His Son (the death, burial, and resurrection) than it is all in vain or worthless. Paul addresses this in his letter to the Corinthians. “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.” - I Corinthians 14:1-5.
Speaking in tongues is just another way of saying speaking in a foreign language. God would rather have us prophecy or teach the Gospel in one language than several. Why? Here is the answer. “Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.”-I Corinthians 14:22-25.
Believe it or not, but you are a prophet and a saint, you know the mystery of the Son of God. You have the power to break a person from the chains of sin that Satan has them captive to. One on one, you can make a difference to someone who speaks your language. However, if you tried to speak in your language to someone who speaks another it would be impossible to make a difference. That is why God brings people of several languages in one church, while there is a predominant language for all to understand the basics there are those who speak secondary languages to translate the hard stuff to. God does not want to confuse anyone, He wants all to know how to be saved. “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.” - I Corinthians 14:33.
Did you ever wonder why there are so many different languages in the first place? The answer goes back to the beginning of the Bible. At one time everyone spoke one language, but when the corrupted people began to cause the godly people to be corrupted God decided that it was not good for everyone to know what everyone was saying. “And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do. Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.” - Genesis 11:6,7. Incidentally, when God said, let us go down, He was referring to none other than Jesus and the Holy Spirit. While they are all One God, they are three different persons, therefore, God addresses all three.
Sadly, there are many religions out there that preach a false Gospel, they believe in Jesus and that He died to save us, but they do not believe that He resurrected. Paul addresses those who are speaking this false doctrine. “Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:” - I Corinthians 15:1-4.
Doubting Christs' resurrection is all a ploy from Satan to get people doubting that there is life after death. He gets people thinking that once they die its all over, but the truth is, it is not over, once the flesh gives out the soul has to go somewhere, it just does not disappear or stay suspended in the air, there is only one of two places it will go, heaven or hell. “And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” - Revelation 20:14,15. This is confirmed by Paul, “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all...The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” -I Corinthians 15:26-28,56-58.
Death is Satan, he is going to be destroyed one day, so, he along with the antichrist, false prophets, and anyone who has not called on Christ to save them will be cast into the lake of fire. Paul encourages us to keep prophesying, many will reject it, but at least you tried. Paul gives one final warning to those that reject the Gospel. “If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.” - I Corinthians 16:22. The word Anathema means a person that is accursed to damnation (hell). The word Maranatha means our Lord is coming. What Paul is saying is that, Our Lord is coming, and he will judge those who have rejected Him. He will judge everyone, anyone who has not accepted Him as their Savior will be cast into the fire as well. It's simple, ask Him to save you and you are saved. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” -Romans 10:9,10.
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and weekend.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
Bible Study: Nothing Shall Be Impossible 11.26.10
King James Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: Nothing Shall Be Impossible
For: Friday November 26, 2010
Chapters: I Corinthians 10-13
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Details of Today's Chapters: The Spiritual Rock, the holy communion, the diversity of God's spiritual gifts, covered and uncovered heads, one body, one spirit for all, and charity.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
Many churches give holy communion in observance of Jesus' last supper here on earth. “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” -Matthew 26:26-28. If you have ever taken communion you know that you receive a wafer or some bread and some grape juice. The bread represents the body of Christ signifying that we are one with Christ when we accept Him and receive Him as our Savior. The juice represents His blood shed signifying that we believe that we are cleansed by His blood that was shed for the atonement of our sins when we accepted Him as our Savior. This is why we have the New Testament of the Bible, it is all about the remission of sins after Jesus resurrected.
Many people dismiss the Old Testament, but it is important that we know and study both testaments. While we are not bound to some of the laws God gave the Jews before Jesus came, we are bound to the same blood, same God, and same Jesus. Paul explained this to the people at Corinth. “Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness...Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” - I Corinthians 10:1-5,11-13.
The word admonition means as a caution or warning, every person and event that took place that was written in the Bible was given to us as an example of God's blessings and chastisements so we can be prepared and know how to avoid and handle any kind of trials and temptations that we are subject to. God never places anything before us that He knows we can not handle, so, those who remain in sin, using the excuse of circumstances are not trusting in God to help them out of that situation. “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.” - I Corinthians 10:16,17,20,21.
Paul is speaking to those who are Christians living a double life, meaning they follow Christ, but also live in the world. Once a Jew or Gentile is saved he is no longer a Jew or Gentile, but a Christian, a child of God. So, if they remain living in the world they are fellowshipping with Satan as well. It never works out, you can not serve both, Jesus said, “No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” -Luke 16:13.
If you are in a situation that is beyond your control you have to give it over to God and let Him show you what you need to do to get out of it. You say it's impossible? Nothing is impossible when we allow Christ to lead us. I was a double life Christian, I had a boyfriend, we lived together, he pulled me into some immoral things that I knew were wrong, he cheated on me and yet, I truly loved him and did not want to lose him so I did what he asked me to do because I did not want to lose him. In the end, all the suffering, shame, and humiliation he put me through got replaced by the mercy, grace, and forgiveness of our wonderful God. I am now living a moral Christian life that I am not ashamed of without the boy friend in it. It was not easy and took me a while, but now I would not know what to do if Jesus was not in my life. I thank Him every day for getting me out of the mess that I was in. “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” - Luke 1:37. God will help us out of any situation we are in as long as we seek His help.
When most people think of the word charity they think of it as giving money or something to help out the poor, needy, etc. However, in God's eyes charity goes beyond helping the needy. Paul reminds us what charity is, “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.” - I Corinthians 13:4-7. To God the word charity means love, it is having kindness and compassion for one another, regardless of how you have been treated. It may seem surprising to the world, but from God's point of view it is more important to be known for one's loving kindness, thoughtfulness, compassion, and consideration than being a famous evangelist or preacher.
You do not have to go to church and give communion there to know that you are a part of Christ, in fact, many of the churches that do give communion only allow certain people to receive it. This is false, any person who accepts Christ as their Savior already and always will have Christ and His blood inside of them. However, it is good to be reminded of just who are a apart of, so, the next time you eat a piece of bread or drink a cup of juice remind yourself that Christ is with you and, ““For with God nothing shall be impossible.” - Luke 1:37. Praise God!
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and have a great weekend,
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Message Title: Nothing Shall Be Impossible
For: Friday November 26, 2010
Chapters: I Corinthians 10-13
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Details of Today's Chapters: The Spiritual Rock, the holy communion, the diversity of God's spiritual gifts, covered and uncovered heads, one body, one spirit for all, and charity.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
Many churches give holy communion in observance of Jesus' last supper here on earth. “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” -Matthew 26:26-28. If you have ever taken communion you know that you receive a wafer or some bread and some grape juice. The bread represents the body of Christ signifying that we are one with Christ when we accept Him and receive Him as our Savior. The juice represents His blood shed signifying that we believe that we are cleansed by His blood that was shed for the atonement of our sins when we accepted Him as our Savior. This is why we have the New Testament of the Bible, it is all about the remission of sins after Jesus resurrected.
Many people dismiss the Old Testament, but it is important that we know and study both testaments. While we are not bound to some of the laws God gave the Jews before Jesus came, we are bound to the same blood, same God, and same Jesus. Paul explained this to the people at Corinth. “Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness...Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” - I Corinthians 10:1-5,11-13.
The word admonition means as a caution or warning, every person and event that took place that was written in the Bible was given to us as an example of God's blessings and chastisements so we can be prepared and know how to avoid and handle any kind of trials and temptations that we are subject to. God never places anything before us that He knows we can not handle, so, those who remain in sin, using the excuse of circumstances are not trusting in God to help them out of that situation. “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.” - I Corinthians 10:16,17,20,21.
Paul is speaking to those who are Christians living a double life, meaning they follow Christ, but also live in the world. Once a Jew or Gentile is saved he is no longer a Jew or Gentile, but a Christian, a child of God. So, if they remain living in the world they are fellowshipping with Satan as well. It never works out, you can not serve both, Jesus said, “No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” -Luke 16:13.
If you are in a situation that is beyond your control you have to give it over to God and let Him show you what you need to do to get out of it. You say it's impossible? Nothing is impossible when we allow Christ to lead us. I was a double life Christian, I had a boyfriend, we lived together, he pulled me into some immoral things that I knew were wrong, he cheated on me and yet, I truly loved him and did not want to lose him so I did what he asked me to do because I did not want to lose him. In the end, all the suffering, shame, and humiliation he put me through got replaced by the mercy, grace, and forgiveness of our wonderful God. I am now living a moral Christian life that I am not ashamed of without the boy friend in it. It was not easy and took me a while, but now I would not know what to do if Jesus was not in my life. I thank Him every day for getting me out of the mess that I was in. “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” - Luke 1:37. God will help us out of any situation we are in as long as we seek His help.
When most people think of the word charity they think of it as giving money or something to help out the poor, needy, etc. However, in God's eyes charity goes beyond helping the needy. Paul reminds us what charity is, “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.” - I Corinthians 13:4-7. To God the word charity means love, it is having kindness and compassion for one another, regardless of how you have been treated. It may seem surprising to the world, but from God's point of view it is more important to be known for one's loving kindness, thoughtfulness, compassion, and consideration than being a famous evangelist or preacher.
You do not have to go to church and give communion there to know that you are a part of Christ, in fact, many of the churches that do give communion only allow certain people to receive it. This is false, any person who accepts Christ as their Savior already and always will have Christ and His blood inside of them. However, it is good to be reminded of just who are a apart of, so, the next time you eat a piece of bread or drink a cup of juice remind yourself that Christ is with you and, ““For with God nothing shall be impossible.” - Luke 1:37. Praise God!
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and have a great weekend,
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Friday, November 26, 2010
Bible Study: By Example 11.25.10
King James Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: By Example
For: Thursday November 25, 2010 Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends
Chapters: I Corinthians 5-9
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Details of Today's Chapters: Fornication, marriage, divorce, unrighteousness, members of Christ, charity, living in the Gospel, and the race.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
As a Christian, we are not as one individual, but one body in Christ. “So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.” -Romans 12:5. The physical body contains several parts to make it function properly, if any part is malfunctioning it effects the whole body, likewise the same is true for the spiritual body. How can a spiritual body malfunction? By feeding it things that are not healthy for it. People do not realize that the second they get saved the Holy Spirit moves in, which is what makes you a part of the body of Christ. “Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.” - I John 4:13. Since He dwells in us that means anything we do that defiles our mind, body, or soul effects the spirit in us.
As Paul learned what was going on with the Corinthians he was disturbed by some of the incidents that he found out about them, in his letter he addresses those who were condoning fornicators. “It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:” - I Corinthians 5:1-7.
To be puffed up means to brag or advertize something not acceptable as being acceptable. Satan reigns where Christ does not and any person that is well aware that someone is living in sin and does, condones, or encourages it is under his (Satan's) power. We are representing Christ therefore, we are to live by example, anything we do in life needs to be done with Christ leading the way. Corrupt principles and examples, if not corrected, would hurt the whole church. Therefore, we are to remove the old leaven, or habits and replace them with new habits. “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.” - Ezekiel 36:26.
The word fornication means to be unfaithful or do anything that is immorally wrong to the body. Paul reminds the Corinthians what fornication is and does to people, “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” - I Corinthians 6:9-11. To be effeminate means a man that acts like a woman, abusers of themselves with mankind means homosexuality, being covetous means to envy others, these are all acts of sin and fornication, when we accept Christ as our Savior we are washed clean from all these things. Praise God!
Paul gives advice that we all need to adhere to, “Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.” - I Corinthians 6:18-20. When you stop and think about all the ridiculous things that you have done or do with your body and that God is with you when it you have done it you can feel pretty shameful. However, one thing is for sure, knowing that God is with you, is the key to removing those bad habits and replacing them with good habits.
Our bodies are for the Lord to be an instrument of righteousness and holiness, therefore we are to glorify the body and never make it an instrument of sin. We should be honored that Jesus Christ has chosen us to set an example and show that while we were once dead in sin we were risen from the dead and are now alive through Christ. Our bodies have been redeemed from deserved condemnation and hopeless slavery by the atoning sacrifice of Christ. Praise God! “For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.” -Romans 5:11. Praise God!
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and week, if you enjoy Thanksgiving I pray that your day was well blessed and thankful.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Message Title: By Example
For: Thursday November 25, 2010 Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends
Chapters: I Corinthians 5-9
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Details of Today's Chapters: Fornication, marriage, divorce, unrighteousness, members of Christ, charity, living in the Gospel, and the race.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
As a Christian, we are not as one individual, but one body in Christ. “So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.” -Romans 12:5. The physical body contains several parts to make it function properly, if any part is malfunctioning it effects the whole body, likewise the same is true for the spiritual body. How can a spiritual body malfunction? By feeding it things that are not healthy for it. People do not realize that the second they get saved the Holy Spirit moves in, which is what makes you a part of the body of Christ. “Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.” - I John 4:13. Since He dwells in us that means anything we do that defiles our mind, body, or soul effects the spirit in us.
As Paul learned what was going on with the Corinthians he was disturbed by some of the incidents that he found out about them, in his letter he addresses those who were condoning fornicators. “It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:” - I Corinthians 5:1-7.
To be puffed up means to brag or advertize something not acceptable as being acceptable. Satan reigns where Christ does not and any person that is well aware that someone is living in sin and does, condones, or encourages it is under his (Satan's) power. We are representing Christ therefore, we are to live by example, anything we do in life needs to be done with Christ leading the way. Corrupt principles and examples, if not corrected, would hurt the whole church. Therefore, we are to remove the old leaven, or habits and replace them with new habits. “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.” - Ezekiel 36:26.
The word fornication means to be unfaithful or do anything that is immorally wrong to the body. Paul reminds the Corinthians what fornication is and does to people, “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” - I Corinthians 6:9-11. To be effeminate means a man that acts like a woman, abusers of themselves with mankind means homosexuality, being covetous means to envy others, these are all acts of sin and fornication, when we accept Christ as our Savior we are washed clean from all these things. Praise God!
Paul gives advice that we all need to adhere to, “Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.” - I Corinthians 6:18-20. When you stop and think about all the ridiculous things that you have done or do with your body and that God is with you when it you have done it you can feel pretty shameful. However, one thing is for sure, knowing that God is with you, is the key to removing those bad habits and replacing them with good habits.
Our bodies are for the Lord to be an instrument of righteousness and holiness, therefore we are to glorify the body and never make it an instrument of sin. We should be honored that Jesus Christ has chosen us to set an example and show that while we were once dead in sin we were risen from the dead and are now alive through Christ. Our bodies have been redeemed from deserved condemnation and hopeless slavery by the atoning sacrifice of Christ. Praise God! “For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.” -Romans 5:11. Praise God!
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and week, if you enjoy Thanksgiving I pray that your day was well blessed and thankful.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Bible Study: Strength To Stand
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King James Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: Strength To Stand
For: Tuesday November 23, 2010
Chapters: Romans 14-16
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Details of Today's Chapters: An account to God, hope in God, weakened through infirmities, the joy of salvation for all, Paul finishes his letter to the Romans, and acknowledges some of the people he met.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
As a Christian, we are constantly subject to criticism by others, attacks by Satan, or temptation to pull us away from God pretty much in some form on a daily basis. It can be exhausting and very weakening to the spirit and our faith and that is why we can not take our eyes of Jesus. The Bible says, “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” - Galatians 5:1. All those things that like to creep back into our lives hold us bondage, while we can not overcome them on our own, we can overcome them through Christ who set us free the second we put our faith and trust in Him to save us from hell. Praise God!
As Paul winds down his letter to the Romans he speaks on a issue that is being debated between the churches, food. Some were taught to follow the tradition of the Jews to only eat foods that God first deemed as clean, some abstained from eating meat, while some ate everything. Here is Paul's response, “Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand...Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.” - Romans 14:1-4,13.
The word disputation means debate, Paul is telling them not to debate over what they choose to observe, but rather make sure that they know the Gospel. I grew up Catholic so, I was taught not to eat meat on Friday's and before Easter I had to give up something for lent and could not eat meat on Wednesday's too during that time. While I am no longer a Catholic I do not have to follow these observances any longer, but every year I still give up something for Jesus. The truth is, none of those observances would have mattered when I was not saved and now they to not matter because I am saved. I am no longer subject to following the season of lent, but I think of it as a time to reflect on the year and the amazing things that God has done for me and the things I need to improve on. If we are not saved, nothing we do matters, God does not acknowledge anything we do for Him unless we are saved. Jesus said, “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” - Matthew 7:22,23.
Paul continues, “Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.” - Romans 15:5-7. Paul confirms what I just talked about, we need to likeminded, meaning that no matter what we observe we need to believe in and receive Christ as our Savior. Why is this so import? Paul explains, “For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.” - Romans 15:18-21.
What Paul is saying is that the Gentiles are getting saved, not by what they observe or do, or even have read from the Bible, they are being saved because they believe in Christ. When we as Christians, minister the Gospel to those who do not know Him, it is the Holy Spirit that works through us and helps them understand it. We do not have to know a bit of Scripture to be saved or preach the Gospel, we just need to believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ and that He saved us when we prayed and asked Him to save us. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” - Romans 10:9. It's that simple.
Paul warns us that we are observe all who say they are Christians and avoid any who believe the Gospel to be anything other than the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Remember, you are not saved by what you do for God, but by your faith in His Son. “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.” - Romans 16:17-20.
If you remember our lesson a few days ago, this verse will sound familiar to you “And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly.”, it confirms what we learned from the very first book of the Bible, that Satan will pay for deceiving Eve and causing all of mankind to be born into sin. If you did not read the lesson, here is the link, http://www.imfollowingjesus.com/daily-bible-study/the-splendor-bliss-of-heaven.
While we can not avoid the things that weaken our spirit and faith, we can overcome them through Christ. He is our strength and gives us the power to stand against all evil. Alone we are powerless, but with Christ we can do all things. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” - Philippians 4:13. Praise God!
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and week.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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King James Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: Strength To Stand
For: Tuesday November 23, 2010
Chapters: Romans 14-16
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Details of Today's Chapters: An account to God, hope in God, weakened through infirmities, the joy of salvation for all, Paul finishes his letter to the Romans, and acknowledges some of the people he met.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
As a Christian, we are constantly subject to criticism by others, attacks by Satan, or temptation to pull us away from God pretty much in some form on a daily basis. It can be exhausting and very weakening to the spirit and our faith and that is why we can not take our eyes of Jesus. The Bible says, “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” - Galatians 5:1. All those things that like to creep back into our lives hold us bondage, while we can not overcome them on our own, we can overcome them through Christ who set us free the second we put our faith and trust in Him to save us from hell. Praise God!
As Paul winds down his letter to the Romans he speaks on a issue that is being debated between the churches, food. Some were taught to follow the tradition of the Jews to only eat foods that God first deemed as clean, some abstained from eating meat, while some ate everything. Here is Paul's response, “Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand...Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.” - Romans 14:1-4,13.
The word disputation means debate, Paul is telling them not to debate over what they choose to observe, but rather make sure that they know the Gospel. I grew up Catholic so, I was taught not to eat meat on Friday's and before Easter I had to give up something for lent and could not eat meat on Wednesday's too during that time. While I am no longer a Catholic I do not have to follow these observances any longer, but every year I still give up something for Jesus. The truth is, none of those observances would have mattered when I was not saved and now they to not matter because I am saved. I am no longer subject to following the season of lent, but I think of it as a time to reflect on the year and the amazing things that God has done for me and the things I need to improve on. If we are not saved, nothing we do matters, God does not acknowledge anything we do for Him unless we are saved. Jesus said, “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” - Matthew 7:22,23.
Paul continues, “Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.” - Romans 15:5-7. Paul confirms what I just talked about, we need to likeminded, meaning that no matter what we observe we need to believe in and receive Christ as our Savior. Why is this so import? Paul explains, “For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.” - Romans 15:18-21.
What Paul is saying is that the Gentiles are getting saved, not by what they observe or do, or even have read from the Bible, they are being saved because they believe in Christ. When we as Christians, minister the Gospel to those who do not know Him, it is the Holy Spirit that works through us and helps them understand it. We do not have to know a bit of Scripture to be saved or preach the Gospel, we just need to believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ and that He saved us when we prayed and asked Him to save us. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” - Romans 10:9. It's that simple.
Paul warns us that we are observe all who say they are Christians and avoid any who believe the Gospel to be anything other than the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Remember, you are not saved by what you do for God, but by your faith in His Son. “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.” - Romans 16:17-20.
If you remember our lesson a few days ago, this verse will sound familiar to you “And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly.”, it confirms what we learned from the very first book of the Bible, that Satan will pay for deceiving Eve and causing all of mankind to be born into sin. If you did not read the lesson, here is the link, http://www.imfollowingjesus.com/daily-bible-study/the-splendor-bliss-of-heaven.
While we can not avoid the things that weaken our spirit and faith, we can overcome them through Christ. He is our strength and gives us the power to stand against all evil. Alone we are powerless, but with Christ we can do all things. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” - Philippians 4:13. Praise God!
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and week.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Bible Study: The Spirit of Life
King James Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: The Spirit of Life
For: Sunday November 21, 2010
Chapters: Romans 8-10
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Details of Today's Chapters: The Spirit of life, heirs with God, hope, intercession through Christ, God's elect, the Holy Spirit in believers, and the importance of hearing God's word preached,
Hello My Friend/Guest,
The spirit is the inner being by which we have life, without spirit inside of us we have no life in us. Now, this is true physically and spiritually. In yesterday's reading we learned that when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit it caused a spiritual death. What this means is that when a person is born he is not born with the spirit of God in him, therefore, we are born with flesh and soul, but are dead in spirit. “For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.” - Romans 6:10,11. Jesus died for us once, therefore we only need to ask Him once to save us and the second we do we are no longer dead in spirit, but receive the Spirit of God which means to be born again of the Spirit. Jesus said, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God...That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” - John 3:3,6.
Paul explains this further, “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. ” - Romans 8:1-5. Once we receive the Spirit of God, also known as the Holy Spirit, we no longer walk in the flesh, but in the Spirit. Now, it would be impossible to walk in the Spirit all on our own, that is why the Holy Spirit indwells us.
Then the Holy Spirit begins to help us overcome our infirmities (afflictions, trials, sinful habits). “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.” - Romans 8:26-30.
The word intercession means to pray for or plead on behalf of a person, the Holy Spirit, who is Christ in the Spirit, prays for us and pleads to God on our behalf. Isn't that awesome! God uses every circumstance we face and puts it to good use, so, even if we mess up, He makes that error and makes it a blessing. Think about it, most of us learn from our mistakes and are able to help and warn others from them, that is a blessing. “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” - James 4:10.
Once we receive Christ nothing can take us away from Him. He died for you and you took knowledge of that and trust in Him to save you from hell therefore, nothing, not even falling into sin can make Him leave you. “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Romans 8:37-39.
Now, if we do fall, Christ might not respond to us for a while and let us suffer a bit, but He never leaves us and is always right there listening for us to repent and seek Him for help. “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” -Revelation 3:19,20. God is so amazing, no matter how many times we mess up, He is always there to help us out of the mess when we repent.
God knows the heart, He also knows who are is, if we by the bottom of our heart accepted Christ as our Savior we are heirs with God and one with Him. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.” - Romans 10:9-12. Praise God!
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and the rest of your weekend.
God bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Message Title: The Spirit of Life
For: Sunday November 21, 2010
Chapters: Romans 8-10
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Details of Today's Chapters: The Spirit of life, heirs with God, hope, intercession through Christ, God's elect, the Holy Spirit in believers, and the importance of hearing God's word preached,
Hello My Friend/Guest,
The spirit is the inner being by which we have life, without spirit inside of us we have no life in us. Now, this is true physically and spiritually. In yesterday's reading we learned that when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit it caused a spiritual death. What this means is that when a person is born he is not born with the spirit of God in him, therefore, we are born with flesh and soul, but are dead in spirit. “For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.” - Romans 6:10,11. Jesus died for us once, therefore we only need to ask Him once to save us and the second we do we are no longer dead in spirit, but receive the Spirit of God which means to be born again of the Spirit. Jesus said, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God...That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” - John 3:3,6.
Paul explains this further, “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. ” - Romans 8:1-5. Once we receive the Spirit of God, also known as the Holy Spirit, we no longer walk in the flesh, but in the Spirit. Now, it would be impossible to walk in the Spirit all on our own, that is why the Holy Spirit indwells us.
Then the Holy Spirit begins to help us overcome our infirmities (afflictions, trials, sinful habits). “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.” - Romans 8:26-30.
The word intercession means to pray for or plead on behalf of a person, the Holy Spirit, who is Christ in the Spirit, prays for us and pleads to God on our behalf. Isn't that awesome! God uses every circumstance we face and puts it to good use, so, even if we mess up, He makes that error and makes it a blessing. Think about it, most of us learn from our mistakes and are able to help and warn others from them, that is a blessing. “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” - James 4:10.
Once we receive Christ nothing can take us away from Him. He died for you and you took knowledge of that and trust in Him to save you from hell therefore, nothing, not even falling into sin can make Him leave you. “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Romans 8:37-39.
Now, if we do fall, Christ might not respond to us for a while and let us suffer a bit, but He never leaves us and is always right there listening for us to repent and seek Him for help. “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” -Revelation 3:19,20. God is so amazing, no matter how many times we mess up, He is always there to help us out of the mess when we repent.
God knows the heart, He also knows who are is, if we by the bottom of our heart accepted Christ as our Savior we are heirs with God and one with Him. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.” - Romans 10:9-12. Praise God!
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and the rest of your weekend.
God bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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